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We are a small, intimate Western Washington Criminal Defense law firm principled on “team work”; we have specifically chosen to handle a limited number of cases so as to best represent our clientele, and to give each and every case our undi
We are a small, intimate Western Washington Criminal Defense law firm principled on “team work”; we have specifically chosen to handle a limited number of cases so as to best represent our clientele, and to give each and every case our undi
What happens on a first offense DUI? A first DUI can bring jail, fines, a suspended license, higher insurance costs, and lasting consequences.
Greg answers this question in one of his recent blog posts: sqattorneys.com/what-happens...
Greg answers this question in one of his recent blog posts: sqattorneys.com/what-happens...
December 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
What happens on a first offense DUI? A first DUI can bring jail, fines, a suspended license, higher insurance costs, and lasting consequences.
Greg answers this question in one of his recent blog posts: sqattorneys.com/what-happens...
Greg answers this question in one of his recent blog posts: sqattorneys.com/what-happens...
According to data from the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and local crisis lines, requests for emergency shelter and legal protection often rise during these times.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
According to data from the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and local crisis lines, requests for emergency shelter and legal protection often rise during these times.
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Every vehicle leaving your gathering should have a designated driver. This should be a mandate and not an option. It is a simple act of care that protects your family, friends, and the community as a whole.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Every vehicle leaving your gathering should have a designated driver. This should be a mandate and not an option. It is a simple act of care that protects your family, friends, and the community as a whole.
More on the SQ Blog sqattorneys.com/you-got-a-du...
More on the SQ Blog sqattorneys.com/you-got-a-du...
What you do or don’t say at a traffic stop can influence the officer’s next steps. It can lead an officer to let you go with a warning. Conversely, it can also prompt them to go through the process to arrest you.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
What you do or don’t say at a traffic stop can influence the officer’s next steps. It can lead an officer to let you go with a warning. Conversely, it can also prompt them to go through the process to arrest you.
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A policy change has taken place at the King County Prosecutor’s Office.
Generally, if a person is in custody, a prosecuting body must decide within 72 hours (not including weekends and holidays) to charge someone or allow them to be released unconditionally.
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Generally, if a person is in custody, a prosecuting body must decide within 72 hours (not including weekends and holidays) to charge someone or allow them to be released unconditionally.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
A policy change has taken place at the King County Prosecutor’s Office.
Generally, if a person is in custody, a prosecuting body must decide within 72 hours (not including weekends and holidays) to charge someone or allow them to be released unconditionally.
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Generally, if a person is in custody, a prosecuting body must decide within 72 hours (not including weekends and holidays) to charge someone or allow them to be released unconditionally.
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Under the law, skateboarders are expected to obey the rules of the road, just like motorists and pedestrians. If you skate, you should know your local skateboarding laws and regulations. This will help you avoid harm or injury to yourself and others, as well as fines and other penalties.
November 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Under the law, skateboarders are expected to obey the rules of the road, just like motorists and pedestrians. If you skate, you should know your local skateboarding laws and regulations. This will help you avoid harm or injury to yourself and others, as well as fines and other penalties.
Today, we pause to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Today, we pause to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
Five Star Friday! I felt blessed to have Greg in my corner during the proceedings - as soon as we met and discussed my case, I felt much more at ease.
#fivestarfriday #fivestarreview
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November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Five Star Friday! I felt blessed to have Greg in my corner during the proceedings - as soon as we met and discussed my case, I felt much more at ease.
#fivestarfriday #fivestarreview
#fivestarfriday #fivestarreview
When yellow lights are flashing, it means drivers are mandated to slow down to 20 mph in that school zone. Failing to do so will result in a ticket being issued for $237. Be careful out there, both for yourselves and the kiddos.
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
When yellow lights are flashing, it means drivers are mandated to slow down to 20 mph in that school zone. Failing to do so will result in a ticket being issued for $237. Be careful out there, both for yourselves and the kiddos.
If you’re heading out tonight or this weekend to celebrate, plan ahead; DUI patrols will be out in full force. 🚓
A DUI can haunt you far longer than Halloween night.
#HalloweenSafety #DUIAwareness #DriveSober #SQAttorneys #SafeCelebration #SeattleLawyer
A DUI can haunt you far longer than Halloween night.
#HalloweenSafety #DUIAwareness #DriveSober #SQAttorneys #SafeCelebration #SeattleLawyer
October 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
If you’re heading out tonight or this weekend to celebrate, plan ahead; DUI patrols will be out in full force. 🚓
A DUI can haunt you far longer than Halloween night.
#HalloweenSafety #DUIAwareness #DriveSober #SQAttorneys #SafeCelebration #SeattleLawyer
A DUI can haunt you far longer than Halloween night.
#HalloweenSafety #DUIAwareness #DriveSober #SQAttorneys #SafeCelebration #SeattleLawyer
✅ Steps You Can Take Immediately After a DUI Arrest
• Request your DOL hearing within 7 days, don’t miss that critical deadline.
• Avoid self-incrimination, be mindful when speaking to law enforcement.
• Contact a criminal defense attorney.
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• Request your DOL hearing within 7 days, don’t miss that critical deadline.
• Avoid self-incrimination, be mindful when speaking to law enforcement.
• Contact a criminal defense attorney.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
✅ Steps You Can Take Immediately After a DUI Arrest
• Request your DOL hearing within 7 days, don’t miss that critical deadline.
• Avoid self-incrimination, be mindful when speaking to law enforcement.
• Contact a criminal defense attorney.
sqattorneys.com/dui-in-washi...
• Request your DOL hearing within 7 days, don’t miss that critical deadline.
• Avoid self-incrimination, be mindful when speaking to law enforcement.
• Contact a criminal defense attorney.
sqattorneys.com/dui-in-washi...
What happens after a DUI arrest?
You may go through arraignment, mandated court appearances, and trial.
The DUI becomes part of your criminal and driving record, adding serious stakes for future encounters with law enforcement or licensing agencies.
#CourtProcess #DrivingRecord #DUI101
You may go through arraignment, mandated court appearances, and trial.
The DUI becomes part of your criminal and driving record, adding serious stakes for future encounters with law enforcement or licensing agencies.
#CourtProcess #DrivingRecord #DUI101
October 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
What happens after a DUI arrest?
You may go through arraignment, mandated court appearances, and trial.
The DUI becomes part of your criminal and driving record, adding serious stakes for future encounters with law enforcement or licensing agencies.
#CourtProcess #DrivingRecord #DUI101
You may go through arraignment, mandated court appearances, and trial.
The DUI becomes part of your criminal and driving record, adding serious stakes for future encounters with law enforcement or licensing agencies.
#CourtProcess #DrivingRecord #DUI101
⚖️ DUI isn’t just fines and jail time
Besides criminal punishment, a DUI can affect:
• Your commercial driver’s license (CDL) status
• Job opportunities (especially driving-related roles)
• Entry into Canada or immigration status
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Besides criminal punishment, a DUI can affect:
• Your commercial driver’s license (CDL) status
• Job opportunities (especially driving-related roles)
• Entry into Canada or immigration status
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October 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
⚖️ DUI isn’t just fines and jail time
Besides criminal punishment, a DUI can affect:
• Your commercial driver’s license (CDL) status
• Job opportunities (especially driving-related roles)
• Entry into Canada or immigration status
sqattorneys.com/dui-in-washi...
Besides criminal punishment, a DUI can affect:
• Your commercial driver’s license (CDL) status
• Job opportunities (especially driving-related roles)
• Entry into Canada or immigration status
sqattorneys.com/dui-in-washi...
We're continuing our DUI 101 series with post 2: Valid Stops & Implied Consent
Probable Cause for the Stop / Arrest
Officers must have a valid legal reason to pull you over. An unlawful stop may lead to suppressed evidence.
#DUIDefense #LegalRights #DUI101
Probable Cause for the Stop / Arrest
Officers must have a valid legal reason to pull you over. An unlawful stop may lead to suppressed evidence.
#DUIDefense #LegalRights #DUI101
October 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We're continuing our DUI 101 series with post 2: Valid Stops & Implied Consent
Probable Cause for the Stop / Arrest
Officers must have a valid legal reason to pull you over. An unlawful stop may lead to suppressed evidence.
#DUIDefense #LegalRights #DUI101
Probable Cause for the Stop / Arrest
Officers must have a valid legal reason to pull you over. An unlawful stop may lead to suppressed evidence.
#DUIDefense #LegalRights #DUI101
Introducing Our DUI 101 Series.
Over the next few days, we’re breaking down the basics of Washington’s DUI laws in a five-part series: what happens after an arrest, what deadlines you can’t miss, and how a DUI can affect your license, career, and future.
Over the next few days, we’re breaking down the basics of Washington’s DUI laws in a five-part series: what happens after an arrest, what deadlines you can’t miss, and how a DUI can affect your license, career, and future.
October 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Introducing Our DUI 101 Series.
Over the next few days, we’re breaking down the basics of Washington’s DUI laws in a five-part series: what happens after an arrest, what deadlines you can’t miss, and how a DUI can affect your license, career, and future.
Over the next few days, we’re breaking down the basics of Washington’s DUI laws in a five-part series: what happens after an arrest, what deadlines you can’t miss, and how a DUI can affect your license, career, and future.
Q: Can I go to jail if my child does not go to school?
A: Despite what many people think, refusing to go to school is not a crime.
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A: Despite what many people think, refusing to go to school is not a crime.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Q: Can I go to jail if my child does not go to school?
A: Despite what many people think, refusing to go to school is not a crime.
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A: Despite what many people think, refusing to go to school is not a crime.
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Greg and Saad, who make up the criminal defense team of SQ Attorneys have frequently found that loved ones call police when they are upset or angry, but at a time when they did not actually have a reasonable fear of injury.
October 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Greg and Saad, who make up the criminal defense team of SQ Attorneys have frequently found that loved ones call police when they are upset or angry, but at a time when they did not actually have a reasonable fear of injury.
Q: Is expungement always an option?
A: If the judge or jury acquits you of criminal charges, it will not appear as a conviction on your criminal history. Therefore, you likely will not need to file for a record expungement.
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A: If the judge or jury acquits you of criminal charges, it will not appear as a conviction on your criminal history. Therefore, you likely will not need to file for a record expungement.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Q: Is expungement always an option?
A: If the judge or jury acquits you of criminal charges, it will not appear as a conviction on your criminal history. Therefore, you likely will not need to file for a record expungement.
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A: If the judge or jury acquits you of criminal charges, it will not appear as a conviction on your criminal history. Therefore, you likely will not need to file for a record expungement.
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Depending on the jurisdiction and the type of crimes for which they were convicted, offenders may have additional restrictions imposed by the state beyond mandatory offender registration.
#sexcrimes #sexcriminals #socialmedia #criminallawyers
#sexcrimes #sexcriminals #socialmedia #criminallawyers
September 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Depending on the jurisdiction and the type of crimes for which they were convicted, offenders may have additional restrictions imposed by the state beyond mandatory offender registration.
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#sexcrimes #sexcriminals #socialmedia #criminallawyers
Saad has another win and a case dismissed!
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August 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Saad has another win and a case dismissed!
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While there’s no such thing as a way of avoiding a criminal charge every time, there are ways to increase your chances of possibly getting away with a warning or community service.
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August 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
While there’s no such thing as a way of avoiding a criminal charge every time, there are ways to increase your chances of possibly getting away with a warning or community service.
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#disorderlyconduct #lawadvice #criminallaw #criminaldefense
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In Washington, a DUI conviction can impact every part of your life.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
In Washington, a DUI conviction can impact every part of your life.
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It's Five Star Friday and another WIN for Saad.
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August 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It's Five Star Friday and another WIN for Saad.
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Traffic tickets can be easy to forget as there is no email, text, or convenient deadline reminder for traffic citations. Instead, the reminder you may get for an unpaid ticket is a warrant for your arrest or a notice that your license is set to be suspended.
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August 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Traffic tickets can be easy to forget as there is no email, text, or convenient deadline reminder for traffic citations. Instead, the reminder you may get for an unpaid ticket is a warrant for your arrest or a notice that your license is set to be suspended.
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It is essential to distinguish between official officers and security guards. Particularly during the peak times of the camping season, or at private campgrounds, some parks may hire private security guards to assist.
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August 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It is essential to distinguish between official officers and security guards. Particularly during the peak times of the camping season, or at private campgrounds, some parks may hire private security guards to assist.
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#campinglife #campingtrip #camping
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